Bricklayer/Roofer - Multi Skilled in Wrexham

Job Title: Bricklayer and Roofer
Department: Housing & Economy
Team: Responsive & Planned Repairs Team
Reports to: Site Agent
Location: Wrexham County Borough Council

Job Description:

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Bricklayer and Roofer to join our Responsive & Planned Repairs Team. The successful candidates will report directly to the Site Agent and will be responsible for emergency repairs, general repairs, and planned maintenance for tenanted properties within the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

• Repairs and Maintenance: Carry out day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment to council properties as instructed by the relevant site agent or planning team members.
• Project Management: Manage and coordinate multiple repair and maintenance projects in tenanted properties, ensuring timely and high-quality completion.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with health and safety regulations, conducting regular site inspections and implementing necessary safety measures.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure all repairs and maintenance meet the required quality standards and tenant satisfaction.
• Communication: Liaise effectively with Contract Holders, providing clear updates on project timelines and addressing any concerns promptly. Maintain regular communication with the Site Agent and other members of the organisation.
• Resource Management: Plan and allocate resources efficiently, including materials, equipment, and labour. Monitor project budgets and ensure cost-effective service delivery.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage potential risks associated with projects, implementing strategies to mitigate these risks effectively.
• Mentoring: Accept responsibility for the mentoring of apprentices, trainees, or other employees as assigned. Contribute to the employee development programme and appraisals.
• Documentation: Accurately complete all documentation (electronic) associated with the duties of a Bricklayer and Roofer across all areas of housing repairs and ensure prompt completion of all necessary paperwork.

Requirements:

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or City and Guilds in Bricklaying or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience in managing repair and maintenance projects in occupied residential properties. Strong knowledge of building methods, regulations, and health & safety standards.
• Skills: Excellent project management, leadership, and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Professional Development: Commitment to continuous professional development and keeping up to date with industry best practices.
• Licences: Full valid driving licence is essential.
• Advanced Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 / Advanced City and Guilds.
• Professional Membership: Membership of a Professional Institution relevant to the post, such as the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
• CSCS Card: Current CSCS Card is desirable.
• Competitive Salary: Attractive salary range.
• Leave Entitlement: Generous leave entitlement.
• Pension Scheme: Participation in the pension scheme.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Working Environment: Supportive and collaborative working environment.

As the role requires you to interact with our Contract Holders, you will be expected to have excellent verbal communication and customer service with a positive approach and a can do attitude.

For further enquiries about the role, please contact Aled T Jones Responsive & Planned Repairs Team Leader on 01978 315530, or by email: AledT.Jones@wrexham.gov.uk

The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh.

About Us

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The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.

Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it’s a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).

Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.

The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family-friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work-life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well-being resources, for example:
  • Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
  • Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
    • Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • In-the-moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
    • Option to set health-boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
    • Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
    • Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
    • Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle-related diseases with mental health and financial scores
    • Legal, financial and consumer advice
  • Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
  • Menopause Café and guidance
  • Unpaid Carer Café and guidance

Our Council Plan (2023–28) sets out our priorities for this period and we deliver these by following the Nolan Values of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership) as well as our own Corporate Values: